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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,287.22, 54,217.17 and 21,383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,287.22, 54,217.17 and 21,383.22 is: 29,509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,287.22 : 54,217.17 = 21,383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,287.22/54,217.17 = 21,383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,287.22x = 54,217.17 × 21,383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,287.22x = 1,159,337,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,337,673.89/39,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,509.28

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